Kewanee Hospital hosts Golf Fitness Workshop

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Feb 18, 2013 at 4:41 PMFeb 18, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Workshop runs from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28

Mike Landis

Kewanee Hospital’s Business Relations Committee will help take the edge off local golfers’ spring fever with its second annual Golf Fitness Workshop. The event, scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, will offer tips and screenings from a variety of golf experts. “There is no golfer out there who doesn’t think he or she could be a little bit better,” said Jerry Grebner, chairman of the Business Relations Committee. “It is our goal to offer a workshop that is valuable to junior and recreational golfers, as well as seasoned golfers.” Participants should allow approximately two hours to get through the available lessons and screenings at the event.Kewanee Hospital Rehabilitation Services staff members Amanda Kocis, DPT; Brea Christiansen, DPT; Ian Swindler, ATC/L; and Kim Becker, PTA will take workshop participants through seven basic athletic movements that assess mobility and stability of body regions, with emphasis on golf-specific movements. Attendees also will have the opportunity to have club fittings with golf reps, participate in speed trial events, and receive private lessons from golf pro Jeff Roche. Roche is the director of golf at Metamora Fields Golf Club and head men’s golf coach at Bradley University. For the second year in a row, he brings his expertise to Kewanee, giving a presentation on starting the spring season, fine-tuning your swing, choosing the right clubs and proper stance.Colby Horsley, manager of Kewanee Dunes, will offer information on course amenities and rates, as well as discounted merchandise. Brian Johnson, from the Kewanee Park District’s Baker Park Golf Course, will also be available to answer questions regarding the course and rates. Liz Jones, massage therapist at Kewanee Hospital, will be available to relieve aches and pains with chair massages. Additional screenings available will include nutritional guides, weight and waist measurement, body fat percentage, body mass index and blood pressure.“I attended last year’s workshop and it really made me aware of my strengths, but more importantly of my weaknesses,” said Dave Harker. “I had no idea how much balance and flexibility could impact my golf swing.”For more information on the Golf Fitness Workshop, call the marketing & development office at 852-7822, e-mail information @kewanee hospital.com, visit www.kewanee hospital.com, or follow Kewanee Hospital on Facebook.